Family-centred Communities: The Role of Local Government Last Publication Date: 30 Oct 2012 In 2009 the Families Commission and Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) recognised the key role local government has in influencing and enhancing outcomes for families’ wellbeing…
Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm 2013/14 to 2015/16: Outcome of Consultation Last Publication Date: 16 Oct 2012 On 10 August 2012, the Ministry of Health released its Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm: Consultation Document. The document comprised a gambling harm needs assessment, the…
Roles, responsibilities, and funding of public entities after the Canterbury earthquakes Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012 The Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 killed 185 people, damaged more than 100,000 homes, destroyed much of Christchurch's central business district, and badly damaged infrastructure.…
KiwiSport in Schools Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012 KiwiSport is a government initiative established in 2009 to increase opportunities for school-aged children to participate in organised sport. This report presents the findings of a…
Vulnerable children and families: Some findings from the New Zealand General Social Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012 Vulnerable children and families uses data from the New Zealand General Social Survey: 2010 to look at households with vulnerable children. Eleven economic, housing, health, and social…
Early Start Evaluation Report Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012 Early Start is an evidence-based, early intervention programme developed by Professor David Fergusson, from the Christchurch School of Medicine, in conjunction with local social service providers…
Review of Family Group Conferences Last Publication Date: 13 Sep 2012 When Family Group Conferences (FGCs) were implemented in New Zealand 25 years ago, this approach to helping vulnerable children and young people, as well as victims…
Including Students with High Needs: School Questionnaire Responses Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2012 All children deserve the right to an education including those with special education needs. Through its Success for All policy, the Government expects all schools to…
Alternative Education: An Evaluation of the Pedagogical Leadership Initiative Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2012 In 2011 the Ministry of Education introduced funding for pedagogical leadership in alternative education to improve the quality of teaching and learning. This evaluation examined the…
Parents, families and whānau and their information needs Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2012 This report describes the main findings from research that provides valuable, in-depth insights about the information and communication needs of parents, families and whānau when they…
